Job Description

About Blue Earth Diagnostics

Blue Earth Diagnostics, a subsidiary of Bracco Imaging, is a global company advancing precision molecular imaging to support timely decisions and better patient outcomes. Founded in 2014, we work closely with clinicians and collaborators, bringing deep expertise to the development and delivery of positron emission tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals. Our growing portfolio helps uncover disease sooner and guide treatment choices across multiple disease states, including oncology and cardiology. Backed by a dedicated team, we deliver clear answers when decisions matter most. For more information, please visit: www.blueearthdiagnostics.com.

About the Role:

Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, the Legal Counsel will support on legal, compliance, and governance matters in a fast-paced and growing company, with a particular focus on commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will advise on a diverse range of matters and there will be plenty of opportunity to take on new challenges and grow in the role.

This position will operate on a hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working onsite 3 days a week in our office located at 197 First Avenue, Needham, MA.

Responsibilities:

· Advise, review, negotiate and draft agreements including licensing, clinical research, R&D, services, manufacturing, development, distribution, sales, rebate, confidentiality and consulting agreements.

· Provide proactive, pragmatic legal support on new business initiatives. For example, advising on strategic initiatives and transactions.

· Proactively identify the need for corporate policies, SOPs, and guidance documents;

· Provide legal review and counsel for promotional and non-promotional materials, including sales and marketing collateral, scientific exchange, digital media, and disease-state education.

· Collaborate with Bracco Corporate legal function to ensure consistency and local compliance with Bracco Group initiatives and policies;

· Drive increased efficiency and effectiveness of legal processes and support to meet the needs of a growing business, including development of standard-form contracts;

· Provide training on contractual matters and other legal and compliance issues that affect employees.

· Effectively manage external counsel when appropriate.

· Assist with activities relating to compliance matters including but not limited to FDA regulations, federal and state fraud and abuse laws, and obligations under U.S. federal health care programs and global Anti Bribery and Corruption and Modern Slavery laws

· Other duties as determined by business needs

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials
• Membership in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar or other U.S. state bar associations · 5+ years’ experience supporting clients in the pharmaceutical industry, either in-house and/or a reputable law firm, or a combination of both;
• Experience of advising on IP, commercial, data and confidentiality matters.
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and/or internationally as required by business needs
• A team player with excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to influence and build relationships/earn credibility quickly across broad global constituencies with competing priorities.
• Highly organized and accustomed to balancing and prioritizing many different tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Comfortable operating independently with the highest integrity and ethics, but also enjoy being part of a highly supportive and collaborative team,
• Drive issues to closure and hold self and others accountable for achieving results;
• A proactive, can-do approach and strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify risk, risk mitigations and present suitable options to the business balancing risk and reward.
• Strong attention to detail, providing highly pragmatic legal advice in the context of company strategy.

Professional Experience, Knowledge, & Technical Skills

· Knowledge of FDA requirements and PhRMA Code

· Ability to integrate and work in cross functional network

· Demonstrated project management ability

· Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

· Ability to travel on a quarterly basis (typically 1-2 nights per trip), with additional travel as needed to support business objectives

· Valid driver’s license

· Excellent oral & written communication skills. Ability to influence and build relationships/earn credibility quickly across broad global constituencies with competing priorities.

· Strong coaching, facilitation, and organizational skills; team player. Experience and skills with cross-functional and highly matrixed organizations.

Desired Qualifications:

· Experienced in compliance, intellectual property and data privacy matters

· Knowledge of drug discovery, development, commercialization and regulatory frameworks within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

· Knowledge of the PhRMA Code with respect to promotional and non-promotional activities and interactions with healthcare professionals

· Experience with supporting on corporate governance and company secretarial matters (or a willingness to learn)

The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000–$150,000.

Why Blue Earth Diagnostics?

We are seeking motivated individuals with drive and determination to succeed in an innovative and respectful team environment. Our employees are empowered to achieve great things and thrive in our exceptionally co-operative culture. As a young and dynamic company experiencing rapid growth, Blue Earth Diagnostics prides itself on providing a clear focus and incentives to achieve our business-critical objectives. We aim to have fun and celebrate each milestone along the way.

If you are seeking a job where you have a clear impact on business success, are working with talented and collaborative colleagues daily, and are doing something great for human healthcare, then this job is for you.

Blue Earth Diagnostics offers a highly competitive salary for high-caliber candidates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including a complete healthcare plan, 401k with matching, work/life harmony, and generous paid holidays.

Blue Earth Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.